Quick question - PHP Ebay?

[bellato]

Could I make a site exactly like Ebay, and all of it's features, using php?

 

If so, are there any specific areas of php I should focus on learning that would help me achieve this goal more than others? Aside from just learning php in general, of course.

 

Thanks, everyone.

[Daniel0]

Yes, you can, but if you don't have any programming experience then don't bother. Find an easier project to start with. Ebay is a pretty complex website.

[mrMarcus]

i don't see why not .. PHP is a very powerful language, and where there's a will, there's a way.

 

of course, to create a site like eBay, it takes a highly skilled, advanced developer.  that is if you would like to complete the project before you retire.

 

learn the basics of PHP first before worrying about the more in-depth aspects of the language, otherwise it's just like being that kid who was put into power-skating instead of skating 101 .. you must know the fundamentals first to save yourself days of grief in the future.

[JonnoTheDev]

You should focus on database design prior to any programming. A site like eBay will require a complex, efficient database design. If you don't know relational databases then this would be where I would start.

 

Then learn how to connect to your database, select, insert, delete and edit records using Structured Query Language through PHP.  Once you have a good grasp of this break the project down into its smaller parts and focus on what you require to complete each.

 

For a site like eBay paper designs, documentation, system flow diagrams etc will be required before you even go near a keyboard.

[bellato]

Thank you very much, everyone.

 

I do plan on starting some simpler projects I have in mind first, this specific project is definitely a long-term goal that I will always be working on at the same time.

 

I want my Ebay/auction site will only be for users to buy/sell one type of item. Hopefully that makes it a little easier on me too. 

 

So PHP can help me achieve this, great. Should I choose PHP though, or is there a better language suited for my specific goal?

 

I'm very eager to get learning so that I can make this a reality.  I am quite obsessive and pick stuff up very fast, especially when the goal is something I am passionate about.

 

Thanks so much for your kind help guys, really do appreciate the information you have given me.

 

Already looking into database stuff (am assuming MySQL is what I will need)

[the182guy]

Go through some PHP tutorials first and learn the basic syntax of outputting to the browser, variables etc. Then move on and learn how to make use of a MySQL databse with PHP. After that look into how to use PHP Sessions (you will need this to create the login system).

 

If you have never done any HTML/CSS before then start with the basics of HTML and CSS.

 

Good luck!

[bellato]

Go through some PHP tutorials first and learn the basic syntax of outputting to the browser, variables etc. Then move on and learn how to make use of a MySQL databse with PHP. After that look into how to use PHP Sessions (you will need this to create the login system).

 

If you have never done any HTML/CSS before then start with the basics of HTML and CSS.

 

Good luck!

 

Thanks a lot! I am in the process if researching MySQL/php stuff right now.

[Ken2k7]

After you understand PHP, MySQL (and writing SQLs), xHTML, and CSS, go learn about security (encryptions etc). Then follow up with hardware and maintenance.

[bellato]

After you understand PHP, MySQL (and writing SQLs), xHTML, and CSS, go learn about security (encryptions etc). Then follow up with hardware and maintenance.

 

Thanks! Really appreciate the info:)

 

I'm making a plan/outline for learning etc with everything I have found out in this thread, you guys are great.